Arts & Culture
Celebrating Abigail George: An Unsung Literary Achievement
The 2023 Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Prize was awarded to South African writer Abigail George for her evocative poem, In a Lonely Search...
Dumpling Multiverse: Intertwining Cultures With a Tiny Piece of Dough
Xiao long bao (小笼包), mandu (만두), momos, pierogi, and tortellini all have one thing in common— their history. Stemming from different folktales worldwide, the...
Artworks by Filipino artist Fernando Amorsolo fetched sky-high prices at auction
A flurry of bidding swept through the Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen’s auction room on Monday evening, when three works by the Filipino artist...
The Influence of Art and Culture on Student Identity and Personal Growth
Art and culture shape students' identities. They are not just about mere entertainment or fun; they give students a deeper perspective on themselves and...
Tracing the journey from Egyptian cat mummies to modern house pets
EU-funded researchers are testing DNA from archaeological cat remains to help unravel the tale of cat domestication.
By Ali Jones
It probably will not surprise cat...
Goat Life and the neglect of pressing issues in Indian cinema
The movie “Goat Life”, currently trending on Netflix, presents an opportunity for reflection on how cinema can influence perceptions of nations and their people....
Europe’s musical and cultural heritage at your fingertips
EU-funded researchers are using the latest digital technologies to improve access to Europe’s rich musical and cultural heritage and facilitate the creation of new...
How Chinese tourism companies spreading the culture of peace and dialogue between civilizations
As an expert in Chinese political affairs, I have found a close relationship between (tourism in China and China’s spread of the culture of...
Celebrating the Beijing Central Axis: A UNESCO World Heritage Triumph
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to UNESCO on the successful adoption of the Beijing Central Axis into the World Heritage List. This decision, made...
Sweet Home on Netflix: How South Korean Horror Redefined Global Pop Culture
In December 2020, Netflix released "Sweet Home," a South Korean horror series that quickly gained international acclaim. Based on the webtoon of the same...